In recent years we've seen that cheaply made jewelry is often contaminated with chemicals such as lead, cadmium, arsenic, chlorine, PVC, bromine, chromium, nickel and mercury, all of which have been linked to some serious health issues like cancer, liver toxicity, impaired learning, immune system problems, birth defects, allergies, conception problems and more. That said, many young children love to play dress up with their very own collection of jewelry. Now, you can ban all play jewelry and curtail imaginative play or say yes to fun and dress up by providing your child with some lead-free, non-toxic jewelry piece of their own. Below are some great places to find fun, beautiful and safe play jewelry for your child.

Shains

Shains is a very cool company that offers all sorts of necklaces, chokers, bracelets and more made with sustainable, recyclable materials. All products are 100% easy to customize by your child. Best of all, every Shains piece is affordable and they even offer accessories that will appeal to older kids and teens.

Artterro Collage Jewelry Kit

If you’re looking for safe and imaginative jewelry for your child, the Collage Jewelry Kit from Artterro has got you covered. This beautiful kit is packed full of everything your child needs to make his or her very own jewelry creations. Everything in the kit is non-toxic and eco-friendly, right down to the packaging, and it includes decoupage papers, wooden bangle, wooden beads, pendants, glass beads, cotton cord, glaze, brush, jewelry findings, instructions and idea sheet. Ages 7 and up due to small pieces.